Microsoft Office® Specialist Certification Programme

Microsoft Office® Specialist program is the premier certification for desktop applications. It is a globally recognised standard for demonstrating desktop skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook®, and Microsoft Project

Students will be required to pass ONE or more certification exams to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating overall comprehension of Microsoft applications. The exams are developed and validated by industry experts and are administered at iQCenters worldwide including Loyola Jesuit College.
Microsoft Office Specialist certification is available at three levels: Core, Expert, and Master. The following are the requirements for achieving these certification levels for each of the products available in the Microsoft Office 2000 suite of products.

MOS Core Certification:
Candidates must successfully complete ANY ONE of the following Core examinations.

MOS Expert Certification:
Candidates must successfully complete ANY ONE of the following Expert examinations.

MOS Master Certification:
Candidates must successfully complete all five of the following examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions about MOS Certification
Q.What is the cost of the MOS certification exams?
A.Training for the MOS exams will be provided at the LJC Computer Centre at no cost. However, students will be required to pay US$50 for each certification exam taken at Loyola Jesuit College iQcentre.

Q. What is the exam format?
A. MOS certification exams are not written exams. Instead, the exams are performance-based, which means each is conducted within a "live" Microsoft Office program. Using the actual program, exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. For example, a Microsoft Word exam might ask a student to create and format some text in a table or balance text formatted in newspaper column lengths.

Q. How long does a typical exam take?
A. A typical MOS exam takes one hour or less. Examinees are measured on both knowledge and efficiency.

Q. What kind of preparation is necessary?
A. Although exam candidates may prepare on their own, outside training and training materials can provide the support, resources, and practice needed to become MOS certified. Formal, tutor-led training is provided at Loyola Jesuit College as part of the regular academic programme.

Q. Where can I find my exam results?
A.Exam results are displayed on the screen as soon as the exam is completed. An official certificate is mailed to successful candidates in approximately two to three weeks.